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Outline for Position Paper Your Topic (e.g., “immigration benefits” “immigration dangers” “diversity in America” or “open borders”): Immigration Benefits Your Interesting Title: Immigrants: The Backbone of America Your Course Source (Underline at least one, but you may use others): “The New Demographics,” “Changing Face of America: The Diversity Index explained,” Lexington, Beck, Hayter, Rhetorcial Analysis Source #2 (write down which one – any Source 2 from any group) Source #1: Envision in Depth book page 525-527 (The Hub Nation) Lexington Source #2: The New Americans: Economic, Demographic, and Fiscal Effects of Immigration http://nap.ed/catalog/5779.html Source #3: Ten Ways Immigrants Help Build and Strengthen Our Economy https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2012/07/12/ten-ways-immigrants-helpbuild-and-strengthen-our-economy PART ONE—INTRODUCTION (see handout from class): An introduction should answer the question, “Why do we care about the topic?” Some approaches include: Hook (e.g., anecdote, scenario, surprising statistic or fact, or some way to engage the reader, etc.) Historical background or context-building (i.e., kairos, doxa). Your hook: The definition of immigration is moving to a foreign country to live. With that being said, let’s say we move every single immigrant out of America. What would we have left? Nothing because immigration is how we became a country. Historical background or context-building: Immigrants move to another country in order to find a better life than what they left behind in one aspect or another. Prior to the Mayflower landing on American soil, America consisted of Native Americans who did not want to establish a country. They just wanted to be left alone. With this being said, had the pilgrims not migrated to America in search of religious freedom, we wouldn’t be a country. The last sentence of your first paragraph includes your central argument, expressed as a thesis statement (or near the end of the introduction). Your thesis statement can follow this example format: (Claim) because (Reason 1), (Reason 2), and (Reason 3). Example: Landlords should not select renters based on race or religious affiliation (Claim) because it could create a homogenous community in the affected areas (REASON 1), it would be an unfair denial of equal rights (REASON 2), and because it could be economically damaging to landlords themselves (REASON 3). Your thesis statement: Immigration is an important aspect of the American culture (CLAIM) because immigrants provide need cultural diversity (REASON 1), help America continue to be a global network (REASON 2), and, most importantly, strengthen the economy (REASON 3). PART TWO—REASONING: Reason 1 (from thesis) Topic sentence which indicates topic of the paragraph and expresses primary support for thesis. Supporting details: • Use persuasive appeals (ethos, but not misuse of ethos, pathos, but not exaggerated pathos, and logos, but not logical fallacies) to support Reason 1 • Analyze and explain the evidence for the reader. What does it mean? How does it support your argument? Repeat this for each of your major reasons. Reason 1 Topic Sentence: Cultural diversity is what America was built around and is essential to our country because we are the freedom country. • Supporting details o o o People, from many different cultures, immigrated to America in search of freedom. Without many different cultures deciding to seek a better life together, we wouldn’t be a country. We strive to maintain freedom in America and can only continue this by giving freedom to people with open arms. America is considered “the melting pot” because it is made up of many different cultures and there isn’t one specific culture that defines it. In other words, how can we be against cultural diversity if that is what we are made up of? Reason 2 Topic Sentence: Immigration is the only reason that America has a strong global network that is continuously growing. • Supporting details o o o A road runs both ways. Immigrants maintain links with the places they came from, immigrants help America plug into a vast web of global networks (Lexington). In other words, immigrants move to our country and when doing that they help us establish connections to their country. Without immigration, we wouldn’t have enhanced technology due to the fact that we wouldn’t have the knowledge needed to enhance it as we have. This would have negative effects on our country as a whole because our society revolves around technology. We also wouldn’t have the medical capabilities that we do, not only because our technology wouldn’t be as enhanced, but also because we need to understand practices from all over the world in order to improve ours. Reason 3 Topic Sentence: The main, and most important, reason that immigration is essential in America is because immigrants are the backbone of our economy. • Supporting details o o o As someone who has experienced the American culture, I can accurately state that many Americans are lazy. They don’t want to do service or, what they would consider, underprivileged jobs. Many immigrants don’t care what job they do as long as they have access to a job. Immigrants are 30% more likely to start a business than Americans are (Source #3). An economy cannot grow without growing businesses. A large percentage of scientists, innovators, and engineers in America are immigrants (Source #3). Once again, immigration brings a growth of knowledge to America. PART THREE—ADDRESSING COUNTER-ARGUMENTS: • Acknowledgement of counter-argument to (with concession if necessary) • Rebuttal to counterargument to (with refutation or concession if necessary) Repeat this for each of your major reasons. Vocabulary of counterargument and rebuttal techniques: Counter-argument – opposing view; common arguments against the writer’s argument Concession – admittance of valid points made by opposing side, or in what contexts the points are valid Rebuttal – the writer’s answer to the counter-argument, contradicting it, supporting thesis Qualification – adding description that explains limitations of views or claims Refutation – explaining, demonstrating why/that the opposing side is wrong Last Body Paragraph Counter-argument: Reason 1: Having so many cultures in one country just makes it hard to keep everyone happy. • Rebuttal (with concession if necessary) While cultural diversity does cause many disagreements, it is better to disagree and be able to see many different points of view than to agree because you don’t know any other way. Reason 2: If we did everything in-house, then we wouldn’t need a strong global network. • Rebuttal (with concession if necessary) Every country wishes that they could do everything that is needed within the borders of a country and not have to rely on anyone else. While this could be done, it would take centuries to develop ideas that we are able to develop in years due to global networking. Reason 3: If we didn’t have immigrants, there wouldn’t be an unemployment rate because American’s would have more jobs available. • Rebuttal (with concession if necessary) Just because an American doesn’t have a job doesn’t mean it is because they haven’t been offered one. No, if we took away immigrants, we wouldn’t have anyone to do the very essential service level jobs because Americans are to proud. PART FOUR—A DAZZLING CONCLUSION (see handout from class): In addition to restating your opinion with a paraphrase, you have a lot of freedom and flexibility to make your closing paragraph interesting. For example, you can: discuss the future of your topic and possible directions it could take discuss other things related to your topic and how many of them are affected by your topic (in order to show the reader how important your topic is) Suggest a possible solution (if applicable) Paraphrase of thesis: Without immigration, America wouldn’t strong because it would not have cultural diversity, a strong global network nor a strong economy. Summary of key support: The backbone of America is immigrants. If you take away how America was founded, then you take away any future that it has. Dazzling point: Unfortunately, we may soon see the effect that losing its immigrants would have on America due to the immigration laws that are currently in process of being established. [POSITION PAPER] EAP 1851 Overview: Students will write a position paper on one of the course topics, using at least 1 source from the class readings or rhetorical analysis. The paper should be 4-5 pages in length, including the Works Cited page. Student Learning Outcomes addressed: • Students will learn academic content knowledge and vocabulary in the content area ‘globalization issues’ and will demonstrate understanding of this knowledge by completing papers. • Students will produce an argument/position paper. • Students will incorporate sources into their papers using paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting, and appropriate citation methods. • Students will incorporate academic language and grammar, discourse transitions, and appropriate register in their papers. Topic: The position paper will reflect on a topic relevant to the course, and specifically a topic from our first content unit – Immigration & Diversity. In doing this paper, we will develop the writing skills needed to write a position paper and practice choosing the rhetoric necessary to successfully develop an argument. Below are two examples of topics that might be appropriate for a position paper. • Immigration & Diversity (benefits, dangers, open/closed borders, changing face of America) • Immigration & Diversity in your country* *While being persuasive involves logos, pathos, and ethos and strategies of argumentation—, which can often be done without sources--students are required to use at least 1 source to support their ideas. When information from a source is used, the student must state where the information came from (in-text citation) and also include a list of the sources used at the end of the paper (Works Cited). Write the Paper A. Write your paper. a. Make sure your introduction focuses on the topic and gives an overview of how you will address that topic. b. Do you give specific evidence selected to fit your particular argument rather than telling random facts? c. Have you found specific examples or statistics to prove your points rather than simply asserting them? d. Have you considered the other side of the issue? e. Are the sources of specific points acknowledged with references, even if paraphrased rather than quoted? f. Do you have a list of all the sources you used, not just the ones you quoted directly? g. Have you proofread, looking particularly for those mistakes that a spell-checker doesn't catch? Remember also that the best grammar checkers are right only 80% of the time. B. Meet with a tutor to review your paper. Be sure to bring your assignment guide and rubric with you. Step 4: Revise the Paper A. Meet with instructor to review your paper. B. Make revisions suggested by instructor. University of South Florida ELP | 1 EAP 1851 [POSITION PAPER] Higher grades will go to papers that exhibit logical thinking, an analytical framework, specific evidence, the ability to inform and communicate, sound organization, and a concise and coherent argument. In this paper, the premium will go to those who are capable of making a persuasive argument. That argument must be backed up with specific factual information, not just based on your own impressions. You are expected to come to your own conclusion. HOW TO ORGANIZE THE POSITION PAPER See Canvas “Position Paper” Module for the “Complete Outline Template” Outline should follow: 1) Introduction Paragraph 1: Introduction with hook: identifies rhetorical stance, includes thesis, and provides background necessary for audience See Canvas “Position Paper” Module for Introduction guidelines and 2 examples. 2) Body (Evidence and Development of Argument) Paragraph 2: Argument 1 with support Paragraph 3: Argument 2 with support Paragraph 4: Argument 3 with support Paragraph 5: Counterargument (what others could say against your position) followed by Refutation (your argument against the counterarguments) 3) Conclusion Paragraph 6: Conclusion with thesis restated (i.e. ‘wrap-up’) See Canvas “Position Paper” Module for Conclusion guidelines and 1 example ________________________________________________________________________ FORMULA FOR CREATING A THESIS STATEMENT FOR THE POSITION PAPER Position + because + reason + reason+ reason 2 June, 2017 | University of South Florida ELP [POSITION PAPER] EAP 1851 Examples: Tampa is a difficult place for me to live because the cost of living is very high, the constant traffic is annoying, and it is too far to get to the nicer beaches. In my opinion, the increased reliance on social media has changed our lives for the worse because it encourages us to make constant superficial contacts with ‘friends’, it reduces the language and therefore our thinking, and it requires that we spend much more time using technological devices that have been shown to be detrimental to our health. Social media has improved our lives because it makes it possible to connect with friends and family who are far away, it allows us to be in quick and constant contact with our friends who are nearby, and it also allows people who are united in a cause for social justice to organize quickly. University of South Florida ELP | 3 Name of checker: _____________________ Name of writer: _______________________ Body Paragraphs & Format Checklist #1 Directions: Circle “Yes” or “Not Yet” for each Task and make comments here, with complete sentences and paragraph # if needed. Task Approved or not? MLA format on the right side, left side are accurate, preliminary title is present & paper is double-spaced with font size 12 Times New Roman Yes Preliminary thesis about a topic from page 1 of position paper handout is present before body paragraphs start Yes Each paragraph has a topic sentence that supports the preliminary thesis and main position of the paper. Yes Write in complete sentences and write the paragraph # if appropriate If NOT approved, what do they need to fix for correct academic format? Not yet After reading whole paper, make a comment about the thesis (strong point or a point to improve, or if your opinion about the thesis changed after reading paper): Not yet Why approved or not? Even if all topic sentences seem strong: Which topic sentence seems the weakest? Why? How could they improve this sentence? Not yet Each paragraph has strategies of argumentation (example, narration, compare/contrast) to support the topic sentence and student uses at least one piece of information from class reading/rhetorical analysis group reading. Yes Why approved or not? Even if all paragraphs seem strong: which paragraph is weakest? Why? How could they improve the structure or strategies of argumentation for this paragraph? Not yet Each paragraph has a concluding sentence or a transition to the next paragraph…NOT simply “first, second, third” Yes All paragraphs flow logically, using the outline as a model or writer was able to improve the model for their specific point (for example, some students may group the counterargument/refutation in a different place for flow or paragraph length) Yes No paragraphs is more than ~¾ of a page and the information in each paragraph is convincing and sufficient (this is your judgement) Yes If NOT approved… how/where could it improve? Not yet Does the organization seem logical or not? What are your suggestions to make the organization flow better? Not yet If NOT approved….which paragraph(s) could benefit from shortening or lengthening? Do you recommend splitting paragraph, taking out information, adding more information…..? Not Yet All spelling is correct. Yes Circle or mark “S” anything you think is a spelling mistake on the paper. Not Yet All grammar is checked to the best of your knowledge. Specifically, the use of “although” “but” “however” “while” etc for the counterargument/refutation is used with correct grammar and spelling. Write any other comments or concerns here: Write any questions you have about the grammar of the paper here: THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH University of South Florida EAP 1851 The Introductory Paragraph 1. 2. 3. 4. provides a hook (see page 122 of textbook) introduces the topic. states why the topic is important. gives bit of background information and/or context or values (i.e. kairos, doxa) about the topic. 5. may indicate that there is a difference of opinions about the topic. 6. presents a thesis: Simple Thesis Statement “Formula” Position + because + Reason1 + Reason2+ Reason3 Example: Tampa is a difficult place for international students to live because the cost of living is very high, the constant traffic is annoying, and the beaches are too far away. For your paper: Follow this formula to create a new thesis statement based on your position. Your position will be your argument about immigration. The reasons will be based on your readings, experience, and other coursework/research. Introduction Sample 1 In 2010, an experienced trainer at Disney World in Orlando was dragged into the water and killed by one of the killer whales she had been working with (Martinez). As a result, the issue of whether orcas should be banned from marine parks has surfaced again. Over the years, a variety of different arguments have been put forth about this important issue because it concerns fundamental moral and economic THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH University of South Florida EAP 1851 questions about all animals held in captivity. Yet, in spite of the varying arguments about this topic, the evidence clearly demonstrates that orcas should be released from captivity because they are more likely to die in captivity than in the wild, because they can present a danger to the lives of their handlers, and because keeping them in captivity for economic reasons is cruel and inhumane. Introduction Sample 2 Celebrating the revolution, French citizens sent King Louis XVI to the guillotine. Every Halloween day in ancient Rome, the most evil criminals were executed at the city square. In the 1800s, in an effort to deter crime in the United States, hundreds of bank robbers, killers, and horse thieves were hanged in front of the public. As these examples demonstrate, capital punishment has been a useful and powerful tool to protect justice and deter crime. However, in the last half of the 20th century, the death penalty has faced increasing opposition. Many people, especially members of churches, are against capital punishment. Most advanced countries have eliminated the death penalty (“Down With the Death Penalty”). While it is true that the death penalty has some negative points, it is still a powerful and useful tool. Therefore, so as to deter crime, to give fairness to victims and their families, and to punish inhumane criminals, society should keep the death penalty. (Sourcework 101) THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH University of South Florida EAP 1851 The Concluding Paragraph 1. provides a restatement (in a paraphrase) of your main point or argument (see list on page 125-126) 2. may discuss the future of your topic and possible directions it could take 3. may discuss other things related to your topic and how many of them are affected by your topic (in order to show the reader how important your topic is) 4. may suggest a possible solution (if applicable) or a call-toaction Conclusion Sample The simple fact is that life in a much smaller environment than is natural represents cruelty towards the majestic creatures we are in awe of—and, in turn, this cruelty causes unneeded suffering and even death to both the whales and their trainers. Such dangers can only lead us to the conclusion that a life in the wild is the only life possible for killer whales. In fact, Sea World recently announced they would stop accepting new whales and will cease offering shows for entertainment. Just as circuses are currently phasing out elephant shows, and just as zoos stopped showcasing “savage” humans at the start of the 20th century, we are continuing to develop a gentler, more reflective relationship with wildlife. Decades from now, perhaps we will only read about whales in captive situations, instead of paying for a ticket to witness an unnatural act.
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Immigration & Diversity-Benefits of immigration and diversity.

Immigration
Immigration can be defined as the act of international movement of people from
one country to a different country for residential purposes or in search of job.
(politics.co.ke). The larger percentage of the American population is comprised of people
from other nations who went to the United States looking for jobs and eventually
established a country. In the year 2015, 13.5% of the American population were
immigrants (Migration Policy Institute). This means that the country immigrants remain a
crucial part of the United States. Just the other day the country’s president was black.

There are various benefits that can be drawn from immigration. Perhaps the most
burning question should be if immigration and diversity add any benefits to the United
States of America. If asked this question, I would give a positive answer. But why? This
paper seeks to discuss the benefits of immigration. It is evident that immigration has
numerous positive effects on the people as well as to the economy of United States.

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Immigration has also played a very bigger role in changing the face of America. The
main reason for moving to the United States was to look for good paying jobs. This had
an effect on the American economy. The number of consumer for locally produced goods
increased. Availability of labor both skilled and casual labor became readily available.
Immigration has also brought diversification, and it is evident in the games and sports as
well as in the entertainment industry. This is to show that the country is where it is
currently because of the immigration. Perhaps the country would not be where it is today
were it not for the immigrants who have taken over in politics, music industry, sports and
other areas.

According to the various economist, one of the benefits of immigration is the
economic benefit, Edward P. Lazear explains how immigration enhances the diversity of
a population. The economist argues that immigration and diversity produces one core
benefit of tilting the wage structure. Any country gains skills that did not exist in its
population before by admitting new immigrants who possess those extra skills. By
admitting new immigrants, the rarest skills are added, and this goes a long way in
lowering the wage of the scarce skills but raises the wage of the commoner skills. Let us
assume that the country had two or three specialists in gold mining. It is obvious that
their pay would be extremely higher as their number is small. Admitting immigrants who
possess similar skill means that the number would rise and eventually the wage would go
down. Still on the benefits of immigration and diversity is another economic benefit.
Economist argues that the GDP of a country would rise by admitting new immigrants into
the country. This is because the country is admitting immigrants who possess skills to do

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good paying jobs and eventually get a pay which adds to the GDP of the country. With
new citizens from different countries and origin in the country, the varieties of goods and
services are increased....


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